ER

My little 16 month old princess gave us a little scare last saturday.  We ended up in the Mayo ER, wondering what this lump was that suddenly appeared right over her left ovary.  After 5 hours, lots of doctors, an hour trying to get in an IV, several specialists looking at an ultrasound, they decided it was not a hernia, but a lymph node that had become infected.  I am just so thankful for the amazing staff at mayo that were so efficient, thorough, understanding, even entertained all 3 children during the process.  A couple days of antibiotic and the lump has disappeared.  God is good.

Boys party

Oh my goodness, did we have fun hosting a friends party for brennan.  So much energy in those little bodies!  We did swimming, sliding, squirting, soccer, running, piniata, pizza, presents and octopus cupcakes!  Thank you to all the parents for entrusting us with your children.

First ice cream cone

Yep, I think she loved it!  Thanks daddy for the picture!

Towels

Nadia's new favorite past time.  She loves clothes (must be a girl thing), and apparently my dish towels resemble them - she loves to try and put everything over her head, and mommy loves to refold the towels 18 times a day!

FIVE

Our baby boy is five.  He loves playing animals, reads level 1 books, shares everything with his brother, so sweet with babies, great soccer goalie, brave enough to jump off the diving board, that's our soon to be kindergartener Brennan!

Finally . . .

After being sick for well over a month, she was finally feeling well enough for us to give her that little nudge she needed.

All dressed up

The kids looked adorable and did a great job at their cousin's wedding this past weekend. The preparation for the wedding was so exhausting for Nadia, she decided to just sleep through the entire ceremony!  Thank you Erica and Erik for letting us be part of your special day.